Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic FX90

Its time to take a closer look at the Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic FX90, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the S6200 (16MP) and FX90 (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S6200 was introduced around the same time to the FX90 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summation of how the S6200 matches up versus the FX90 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S6200 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon S6200 Gallery and Panasonic FX90 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S6200 has got physical dimensions of 93mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX90 has dimensions of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the S6200 versus the FX90.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S6200 and FX90 is 94 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specifications. The visual here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S6200 and FX90.

To sum up, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Nikon S6200 to deliver more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images more aggressively.